This is an analysis of the poem Finis that begins with:

Now it's over, and now it's done;
Why does everything look the same? ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: ababcdcd eaeacfcf
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 8,8,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: ballad stanza
  • Metre: 10101101 11101101 11101001 10110101 10101111 11101111 10110111 11111101 11100101 11101101 10101101 11111101 11100101 11110111 11101101 10100101
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 292
  • Average number of words per stanza: 53
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 36 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • Mood of the speaker:

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; and is repeated.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Finis;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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